Al-Maliki on the arms monopoly: The language of threats between the state and the factions has ended.
2026-09-03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday evening, Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, explained the mechanism currently being worked on to restrict weapons to the Iraqi state, noting that the process is to “organize and contain” weapons, and that the issue of “disarmament” could affect the other side (armed factions) as a label.
Al-Maliki said in an interview with Al-Sharqiya channel, Read more…
Trump leans towards declaring an end to the war with Iran… and the Pentagon prepares for 2027
2026-09-03
Shafaq News – Washington
The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, revealed on Thursday that President Donald Trump supports the idea of declaring an end to the war with Iran, coinciding with US military preparations for the possibility that the conflict could continue into next year.
According to the newspaper, Trump is discussing with his top aides the possibility of declaring an end to the war, while he believes that continuing economic pressure could ultimately push Read more…
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The disappearance of small denomination coins is causing “daily disruption” in Iraqi markets.
2026-09-03
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
Local markets in Kirkuk Governorate are experiencing increasing difficulty in obtaining small denomination banknotes of 250, 500 and 1000 dinars, amid complaints from traders and citizens about their scarcity in daily transactions. Shop owners say that what is available is often old, worn out or torn, which makes it more difficult to use in buying and selling operations.
At first glance, the problem seems to contradict the available figures on the volume of small banknotes in Iraq, as recent data indicates the existence of hundreds of millions of banknotes of these denominations. However, their Read more…
Putin speaks of an “opportunity” to end the war with Ukraine
2026-09-03
Shafaq News – Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that there was a chance of reaching a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, stressing that the conflict must ultimately be resolved between Moscow and Kyiv.
Putin added during an economic forum in Russia’s Far East that a number of countries, including the United States and China, are ready to support efforts to reach a peaceful settlement, noting that US President Donald Trump is “ready to work constructively and Read more…
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Financial expert: Iraq needs a sovereign wealth fund to transform its oil revenues into sustainable wealth.
2026-09-03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Financial expert Mahmoud Dagher stressed on Thursday that establishing a sovereign wealth fund in Iraq has become very important after the country was exposed to more than one crisis that caused imbalance and weakness in the economy, noting that the fund can protect the income of Iraqis and work to develop it.
Dagher told Shafaq News Agency, “All successive governments have a desire for centralized control over public Read more…
Fuel crisis returns to Baghdad with long queues and closed stations
2026-09-03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Baghdad and several Iraqi provinces are experiencing a new crisis in the supply of gasoline for cars and diesel for long vehicles, which has caused long queues in front of gas stations and traffic jams on a number of the capital’s streets and bridges, coinciding with the closure of dozens of stations, according to observations by Shafaq News Agency correspondents on Thursday.
Agency correspondents observed dozens of gas stations closing their doors for reasons that are still unclear, while Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-2-2026
9-2-2026 Newshound Guru Stephen I have many conversations with people in the dinar community every single day. All of us are pretty much of the same opinion that Iraq is going to revalue their currency. We might not agree on the rate. Some people think it’s going to be a reinstatement of Iraq’s old rate… $3.22. Some people argue it’s going to be a 1 to 1 revaluation where one Iraqi dinar equals one US dollar. Some people argue for a lower revaluation, maybe 50 cents…Sometimes we don’t all agree on the same thing. I like to form my conclusion based on the research, based on all the talk that I’m having with these gentlemen because they’re all very smart. And then I like to come to my own decision… Read more…
Al-Kaabi: We are monitoring September 30th, and if a single American soldier remains, we will bring him back as a “corpse”.
2026-09-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Akram al-Kaabi, the Secretary-General of the al-Nujaba Movement, one of the Iraqi Shiite armed factions, said on Wednesday evening that he is “monitoring” the scheduled withdrawal of US forces on September 30 and is “fully prepared” to fight if they renege on their commitments to a complete withdrawal.
Al-Kaabi stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency: “Trump is delusional if he imagines that he will achieve a victory in Iraq, after failing to achieve it in Iran. We will not even Read more…
Al-Zaydi presents candidates for each ministry to Parliament… Measures to avoid a repeat of the first confidence vote scenario
9-2-2026
Information / Exclusive..
Saif Al-Mansouri, a member of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed on Tuesday that the coordination framework meeting held yesterday at the home of Badr Organization Secretary-General Hadi Al-Amiri focused primarily on the issue of completing the cabinet and the mechanisms for filling the remaining vacant ministerial positions. Read more…
Al-Masoudi: Up to 60 trillion dinars are located inside the homes of corrupt individuals.
9-2-2026
Information/Anbar
Former member of parliament Riyad al-Masoudi revealed on Tuesday that more than 60 trillion dinars are secured inside the homes of corrupt individuals and outside the control of the banking system in Iraq.
Al-Masoudi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “more than 60 trillion dinars are secured in the homes of corrupt individuals, and the movement of these funds is controlled by influential entities outside the authority of the banking system in Iraq and are not subject to the laws of the central government.” Read more…
A US surveillance balloon was hit over Al-Harir base; a source reveals the details.
9-2-2026
Information/Erbil…
A security source revealed on Wednesday that a vital target at a US forces’ position near Erbil was struck early this morning. The source indicated that the target was a US military surveillance and reconnaissance balloon.
Speaking to Al-Maalomah, the source explained that “a single-pilot drone struck the US Aerostats balloon above Erbil Airport at Harir Air Base. The balloon, a PSS-T model, is tethered to the ground by a cable connected to a ground station.” Read more…
Al-Sarraj: Political blocs are siding with Washington to protect their interests and positions.
9-2-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Ibrahim al-Sarraj believes that 80 percent of political blocs are aligned with Washington to preserve their interests and positions, with the exception of national blocs that continue to support the resistance.
Al-Sarraj told Al-Maalouma, “The percentage of political blocs that support the American project in Iraq and the region reaches 80 percent, as the American administration has placed the issue of disarming the resistance in Iraq among its top priorities.” Read more…
An economist says the 2027 budget may become just ink on paper.
9-2-2026
The economic expert Abdul Rahman al-Mashhadani asserted on Wednesday that the government will be unable to finalize and implement the 2027 budget given the ongoing regional tensions, the US aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the resulting maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. He explained that the plans and programs developed by the Ministry of Finance will become mere “ink on paper” without sufficient financial resources.
Al-Mashhadani told the Information Agency that “the government has set an estimated price of $60 to $70 per barrel for next year, a figure that is difficult Read more…
Parliamentary Security Committee: We seriously doubt the withdrawal of the international coalition from Iraq.
9-2-2026
Information/Baghdad…
On Wednesday, Jawad al-Saadi, a member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, called on the government to include the Parliament in the committees tasked with monitoring the withdrawal of international coalition forces from Iraq, expressing doubts about the seriousness of the withdrawal’s implementation.
Al-Saadi told the Information Agency, “The government is required to include Parliament in the committees concerned with the withdrawal of international coalition forces to ensure clear Read more…
The US consulate calls on its forces to leave Erbil immediately.
9-2-2026
Information/Erbil…
A security source in Erbil province, northern Iraq, revealed on Wednesday that the US Consulate in Erbil has ordered its forces to prepare to leave the city after its positions were subjected to the most intense Iranian missile attacks since the beginning of the crisis.
The source told the Information Agency that “senior officials at the US Consulate in Erbil informed the government of Masoud Barzani that orders had been received from the Trump administration to evacuate its positions throughout Erbil province, Read more…
The Central Bank of Iraq imposes guardianship on Al-Taif Bank due to “serious violations”
2026-09-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, the Central Bank of Iraq decided to appoint a trustee for Al-Taif Islamic Bank, due to the existence of violations whose nature was not disclosed.
According to a letter issued by the bank and received by Shafaq News Agency, it was decided to place Al-Taif Islamic Bank for Investment and Finance under guardianship based on the provisions of Article 59 of the Banking Law No. 94 of 2004 (amended) due to the proven Read more…
Iraqi oil exports recover 71% of their level; expert: “SOMO has adapted”
2026-09-02
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Two Iraqi energy officials said on Wednesday that Iraqi oil exports rose to about 2.34 million barrels per day in August, compared to about 1.35 million barrels per day in July 2026, which an economist considered “SOMO’s success in adapting.”
Preliminary data from oil shipment tracking firms Vortexa and Kpler showed that Iraq’s crude oil exports rose in August Read more…
A technical glitch halts electronic financial payments across all distribution outlets in Iraq.
2026-09-02 08:00
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A government source reported on Wednesday evening that all electronic financial payment outlets across the Iraqi governorates have stopped, leading to the disruption of salary payments to employees, retirees, and beneficiaries of social protection networks through distribution outlets.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “a sudden technical malfunction affected the electronic payment system, causing all outlets to stop carrying out withdrawal and disbursement Read more…
Stephen Fagin returns to Baghdad as US chargé d’affaires
2026-09-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Embassy in Baghdad announced on Wednesday that Steven Fagin is returning to Iraq to assume the position of Chargé d’Affaires at the US Mission to Iraq, succeeding Joshua Harris, who has completed his duties in Baghdad.
The embassy said in a statement, which was received by Shafaq News Agency, that Fagin had previously served as the US ambassador to Yemen, and before that as chargé d’affaires and deputy chief of mission in Baghdad, in addition to the position of consul general in Erbil. Read more…
The dollar surpasses 220,000 tomans… The Iranian currency plunges to a new historic low.
2026-09-02
Shafaq News – Tehran
On Wednesday, the Iranian currency continued its collapse against foreign currencies, recording a new record low, with the price of the US dollar exceeding the 220,000 toman mark in the free market, at a time when the upward wave extended to gold and other major currencies.
According to market data, the dollar reached about 220,000 tomans, after having exceeded the level of 210,000 tomans just two days ago, reflecting the accelerating pace of the decline Read more…
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